Michael Lin

FOUNDER

Michael Lin is the visionary founder and CEO of Verve Health & Fitness, a premier boutique fitness company based in Rosslyn, Virginia. With over two decades of experience, Michael has dedicated his career to redefining wellness for adults aged 40 to 80, emphasizing longevity, mobility, and quality of life.

Born in Yilan, Taiwan, Michael was immersed in a medical environment from a young age, with three generations of doctors in his family. After earning a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1996, he chose to pivot from a traditional medical path to focus on preventive health and fitness. This decision led to the establishment of Verve in 2000, a company that has since become synonymous with personalized, high-touch fitness services.

Under Michael's leadership, Verve has forged partnerships with luxury hotels such as Four Seasons, Salamander, Watergate, Waldorf Astoria, and Rosewood, as well as upscale residential communities. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his extensive certifications, including:

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer

  • APEX Certified Nutritional Counselor

  • Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider

  • AFPA Certified Trainer for Special Populations

  • FPA Certified Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist

  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Conditioning Specialist

  • Level 2 CrossFit Certified Coach

Michael's expertise has been recognized in publications like Shape Magazine, Washingtonian, WebMD, Capitol File, and Washington Life Magazine.

An avid athlete, Michael embodies the principles he teaches, engaging in tennis, snowboarding, surfing, golfing, and triathlons. Notably, he achieved a top 3 finish in the SuperFit Competition and ranked 128th out of over 12,000 athletes worldwide in his age group during the 2014 CrossFit Games Open.

Michael's holistic approach to fitness and unwavering dedication to client well-being continue to position Verve Health & Fitness at the forefront of the wellness industry.